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Security report for framacolibri.org

Framasoft · Technology · France

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Framacolibri is a community-driven forum platform operated by Framasoft, a French non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free and open-source software. The website serves as a hub for discussions, support, and collaboration around various Framasoft projects such as PeerTube, Mobilizon, and Yakforms. It targets users and contributors interested in decentralized and libre software solutions. The platform is built on the Discourse forum software, indicating a modern and scalable technical infrastructure. The website demonstrates good digital maturity with responsive design and clear navigation, although some accessibility features could be improved. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses a reputable domain registrar, Gandi SAS. However, it lacks DNSSEC and some recommended security headers, and does not publicly disclose a security policy or incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is limited, with no visible privacy or cookie policies, which could be improved to align with GDPR requirements. No advertising or tracking services were detected, indicating a privacy-respecting approach. Overall, Framacolibri presents a trustworthy and professional community platform with a solid technical foundation. The main risks relate to privacy policy transparency and security policy disclosures, which are recommended for enhancement to improve user trust and compliance. The domain registration details support the legitimacy and consistency of the website's non-profit mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
95
Security headers
95
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
66

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Framasoft occupies a niche position in the free software and open-source community ecosystem, providing essential community support and collaboration tools. Its non-profit business model focuses on community engagement rather than commercial revenue. The platform supports multiple projects, fostering a diverse user base of developers, activists, and end-users interested in digital sovereignty and privacy. The organization benefits from a strong brand identity and consistent messaging across its services. Growth indicators include active forum participation and ongoing software development. Partnerships appear limited to related free software projects and community initiatives, reinforcing its mission-driven approach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with mandatory HTTPS and use of updated forum software. The absence of DNSSEC and some security headers suggests room for improvement in defense-in-depth strategies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts may hinder timely communication during security events. Privacy compliance gaps, especially missing privacy and cookie policies, represent compliance risks under GDPR. The security culture appears community-focused but could benefit from formalized policies and transparency to enhance trust and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Implement and disclose a formal security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Add recommended security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure policy and hosting a security.txt file for transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Framasoft
Description
Framacolibri is a community forum platform associated with Framasoft, a non-profit organization focused on free/libre software and decentralized services. The site hosts discussions on various Framasoft projects and related free software topics.
Key services
Community forum for support and discussion, Information sharing on Framasoft projects, Collaboration and user assistance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Discourse 3.5.0, JavaScript, Ember.js
Frameworks
Discourse
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of modern forum software with security updates
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a community forum for Framasoft projects and free software discussions.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the main page.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on the main page.
  4. Uses Discourse forum software version 3.5.0 with multiple plugins.
  5. No advertising or tracking services detected in the HTML content.
  6. Content is primarily in French with some English descriptions in categories.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  8. Domain is registered with Gandi SAS, expiring in 2026, with no DNSSEC enabled.
  9. Website uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration.
  10. No signs of WAF or content blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Framacolibri is powered by Discourse 3.5.0, a modern Ember.js-based forum platform, ensuring a robust and scalable infrastructure. The site uses multiple Discourse plugins to enhance functionality, indicating active maintenance and customization. The domain is registered with Gandi SAS, a reputable registrar, but DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a technical gap. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic and could be improved to meet broader standards. The absence of analytics and tracking scripts suggests a privacy-conscious technical approach. Overall, the technical stack is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100Medium21 findingsView report
  2. 71/100Medium23 findingsView report
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